Go Back Iris German Bearded Rare Treat

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:07 PM
Iris German Bearded 'Rare Treat'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    The distinctive flowers of German bearded iris appear on strong stems emerging from fans of medium-green, sword-shaped foliage. Each blossom is comprised of three upright petals called "standards", and three drooping tepals, (petal-like sepals), referred to as "falls". Fuzzy pads known as "beards" are located at the base of the falls, and give this popular garden staple its common name. The fragrant blooms are pollinated by bees and make striking, though short-lived, cut flowers.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    German bearded iris are tough, adaptable perennials which prefer full sun to light shade and rich, well-drained soil. Plant them with the tops of their slowly spreading, fleshy rhizomes exposed to the air, and divide in late summer if the plants become too large or crowded. These rewarding, long-lived iris deserve a prominent spot in the sunny border.

    Flower Color

    White, blue violet

    Foliage Color

    Green

    Plant Spread

    12-24

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    32-34

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    3-9

    Soil Moisture

    low to average water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Border plants, Cut flower, Dried flower or seed heads, Drought tolerant, Fragrant flowers, Mass plant, Salt tolerant, Specimen or focal point

    Bloom Time

    Late spring

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Part to full sun

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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